RAMBAN: Under the auspices of the District Task Force (DTC) Ramban and pursuant to directives issued by the Deputy Commissioner, a meticulous operation was today initiated to extricate and rehabilitate children in street situations-specifically those subjected to child labour and forced begging within the jurisdiction of Batote Town and contiguous localities.

A total of 7 seven minors were rescued and subsequently produced before the Child Welfare Committee at a provisional office established within the premises of GHSS Batote. The parents and guardians of the affected minors were summoned for counseling and duly admonished, receiving a formal cautionary directive to desist from any conduct that contravenes the statutory protections governing child welfare.

The formal handover of these seven children to their respective families was executed under stringent oversight, with binding assurances secured from the guardians to abstain from re-engaging their wards in any labour-related activities that would impede their lawful rights to growth and development.

The initiative was executed under the authoritative guidance of the Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, with overarching supervision by the District Child Protection Officer (DCPO) and the Assistant Labour Commissioner (ALC) Ramban.

The operation, involving the members of the District Task Force such as Amit Kumar, Assistant Labour Commissioner Ramban, and Nighat Ghani, Chairperson of the District Child Welfare Committee (CWC) Ramban, was supplemented by representatives from critical departments, including the District Child Protection Unit, Health Department, District Police, and Child Helpline.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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